The Diamondbacks need the right-hander to revert to his All-Star form in Game 5 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. If he can’t, there’s a good chance his team’s unexpected October run will be over. Please click here for more.
Middle Creek advances to first volleyball state final with win over Green Hope
For the first time in school history, the Mustangs will play for a volleyball state championship after a four-set win over the conference rival Falcons in the eastern regional championship. Please click here for more.
Hilariously, WRAL picks NC Central as the top football team in the state
No, it’s not a joke. The NC Central Eagles, who earlier in the season lost to UCLA 59-7, moved up to the top spot in the WRAL College Football Power Rankings for the first time this season, ahead of UNC, Duke and State – none of whom by the way would lose by 52 to UCLA. WRAL’s disclaimer says, “This vote is based on how well we believe each program would do in their respective level and not based on who we believe would win head-to-head.” So, it means nothing then since it’s apples and oranges? Is it just an agenda-driven, woke thing? You decide. Please click here for more.
HS Football Rankings: Familiar teams rejoin final Top 25 of the regular season
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The top five are: Rolesville 9-1, Cleveland 10-0, Cardinal Gibbons 8-2, Clayton 8-2 and Millbrook 8-2. Please click here for more.
ACC releases college football schedules for 2024-30
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its future college football schedule model for the next seven years, following the additions of California, Stanford and Southern Methodist to the league. The three schools will be joining the ACC in 2024, so the league released its schedules for 2024-30. Please click here for more.
Teravainen scores late as Hurricanes beat Flyers 3-2
Teuvo Teravainen scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:47 left to play and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Monday night in Philly. Please click here for more.
UNC’s Mack Brown under scrutiny after two straight losses
Jeers are out for UNC coach Mack Brown following his team’s two-game tailspin in ACC play, culminating in Saturday’s 46-42 loss at Georgia Tech, the third-consecutive year the Tar Heels lost to the Yellow Jackets as a ranked team. Please click here for more.
Cooper Flagg a perfect fit for Duke?
The 6-foot-8, 200-pound Flagg, rated the top college basketball prospect in the 2024-25 freshman class, committed to Duke University on Monday morning. He selected the Blue Devils over the University of Connecticut. Please click here for more.
UNC women’s soccer drops first game of the season 2-1 in ACC Tourney opener
After completing the regular season unbeaten for the first time since 2004, the fourth-seeded No. 3 North Carolina women’s soccer team (10-1-8, 5-1-5 ACC) suffered its first loss and saw its quest for a 23rd ACC Tournament title come to an end against five seed No. 20 Pittsburgh (14-4-1, 7-2-1 ACC) in a 2-1 extra time loss in the first round Sunday night at Dorrance Field. Please click here for more.
Former Tar Heel Sam Howell has career game in loss
After getting sacked 40 times in the first seven weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles only sacked former Tar Heel Sam Howell once during their tougher-than-expected 38–31 victory over the Washington Commanders, in a career day for the quarterback in his first season as QB1. Please click here for more.